CVE-2019-18666 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to enable telnet and gain root access on D-Link DAP-1360 devices via an undocumented HTTP request.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-18666?

CVE-2019-18666 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DAP-1360 revision F devices. Remote attackers can start a telnet service without authorization via an undocumented HTTP request. Although this is the primary vulnerability, the impact depends on the firmware version. Versions 609EU through 613EUbeta were tested. Versions through 6.12b01 have weak root credentials, allowing an attacker to gain remote root access. After 6.12b01, the root credentials were changed but the telnet service can still be started without authorization.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18666?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dap-1360 Revision F Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18666?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18666 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-18666 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18666 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-56wp-9gq8-gjg2.

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